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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.76, 2,267.61 and 1,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.76, 2,267.61 and 1,164.70 is: 1,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.76 : 2,267.61 = 1,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.76/2,267.61 = 1,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.76x = 2,267.61 × 1,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.76x = 2,641,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,085.37/1,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.34

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